One of the goals I have had for many years is to be debt free. It is one of the areas where I have had more steps backward than forward. I was so frustrated by this! […]
Strength in Our Weaknesses
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may […]
Confident Hope
My small group is studying hope; how to renew our strength when we feel weary and discouraged. We’re learning to focus on God, the source of our strength, so that when trouble comes in this […]
No Pain … No Gain
For the last few weeks I’ve been undergoing a series of painful injections in my knees as part of a treatment plan for Osteoarthritis. Each week as the day of my appointment approaches, I feel […]
Embrace Diversity!
Imagine how boring the world would be if we were all the same? I think God created human beings unique and diverse…partly so we would recognize our need for one another. Please join me on […]
A Letter to My New Christian Self
Some days we forget who we are and whose we are. We get wrapped up in what other people think of us, and we forget just how special we truly are. It’s on days like […]
Inside Outside
As I pulled out of the parking space after a wonderful Christian women’s conference, I heard a loud, angry horn blast, as another driver sped past me. “Wow. Some Christian you are, lady!” I […]
Risky Business
Impulsive…I can be so impulsive! As a little girl I wondered why this was so bad…I knew just what I wanted when I wanted it and I was able to make quick decisions when others […]
Refreshing
Weeks of rain this winter has refreshed the Arizona desert and the beauty of the wildflowers scatter the mountain trails. As an avid hiker it’s amazing to see the changes in the landscape with just […]
Oh my, oh my, oh my, oh my!
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your […]